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Sitting of Wednesday, 22 October 2025

10th Parliament· 20 debates· 213 speeches· 59 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Post of Public Health Midwife - Vacancies (Q.3/2025) 9 speeches
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Chamindranee Kiriella asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media whether the Government acknowledges the contribution of Public Health Midwives to Sri Lanka’s health sector. She requested details on the current number of vacancies, whether steps will be taken to fill those posts, and what measures are planned to improve facilities for Public Health Midwives.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Public Health Midwives were identified as central to Sri Lanka’s maternal and child health services through MOH offices, with 2,613 current vacancies across line ministry and provincial institutions. The Minister stated that 1,110 trainees are due to complete training in March 2026, approval is being sought for a further 1,000 trainees, and recent appointments mean about 2,100 officers are expected to be absorbed over the next two to three years. He also outlined welfare and service improvements, including 2,250 motorcycles, a Rs. 6,000 special duty allowance, an increased uniform allowance of Rs. 28,000, and applicable public service salary increases.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary The member marked Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month and noted Parliament’s related awareness programme, emphasizing the role of Public Health Midwives in early detection. She raised concerns from PHMs following earlier remarks about staffing in every Grama Niladhari division, stating that their work extends beyond maternity services to other essential public health duties. She requested better office space, supplies, and increased allowances for record-keeping in future budgets, while welcoming the provision of motorcycles.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa clarified that the current Public Health Midwife allocation is not one per GN division, with one PHM often covering three to four GN divisions, and said the Government is working to reduce workloads progressively amid staff shortages and hospital attachments. He stated that declining birth rates do not imply reduced recruitment, emphasizing continued support for PHMs through training, educational pathways, recruitment, and, subject to economic growth, improved facilities and allowances.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concerns over an alleged sexual abuse incident involving three students at Mahanama College, Colombo, and questioned the apparent lack of action by school authorities, medical personnel, the security firm, and relevant officials. He requested a proper investigation, protection and care for the affected children, and legal action against the alleged perpetrator and anyone obstructing justice. He also urged coordinated inter-ministerial action, including with the National Child Protection Authority, and asked for a statement to Parliament after inquiries.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary The Government stated that it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward physical and psychological violence against children and is pursuing action through coordination among the Education, Women and Children’s Affairs, Health, Justice, and Public Security Ministries. Regarding the specific incident raised, the Ministry of Education has intervened, investigations have begun, and the Police are involved. He said he would address the matter at the post-Cabinet media briefing and urged the media to report such cases sensitively to avoid revictimizing children.

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    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB

      AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy briefly sought permission to raise a question in Parliament. No substantive issue, proposal, or policy position was stated in the excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law JJB

      AI summary The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara requested three weeks to provide an answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down.

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